Collaboratory at Messiah College

We believe a better world is possible by equipping the next generation now with a space for real-world application of professional disciplines, Christian discipleship, and partnership with the poor in a collaborative struggle for justice.

The Water Testing team provides chemical and microbiological water
testing services to the Water Group filtration projects and to external
clients, including Sawyer Products Inc. and Saddleback Church, in order to
ensure that drinking water meets Environmental Protection
Agency standards.

The IWP will improve access to clean water in rural African communities through a partnership with World Vision by increasing hand pump performance and reliability while also decreasing the amount of resources needed for repair through data collection and analysis.

The HFM team is partnering with Forward Edge International to develop water purification technology to meet the needs of people in Nicaragua and Burkina Faso in an economically, environmentally, and culturally sustainable manner.

Disability Resources: Empowering persons with physical disabilities

Africa WASH & Disabilities Study partners with World Vision to improve access to clean water, especially for those with disabilities by improving water pumps, conducting assessments, and providing recommendations in Mali, Ghana, and Niger.

The Bio-diesel project seeks to produce bio-diesel at the college and abroad, in conjunction with local community and partners around the world, to educate and promote environmental and economic sustainability.

The EMMS project is creating a home electricity meter in a partnership with SIM in Burkina Faso that allocates and monitors energy consumption while also providing feedback to its users to address limited energy resources.

The CSLA Project will teach community leaders and pastors how to form and run Community Savings and Loan Associations through our January site team's lesson plans and curriculum through a partnership with Forgotten Voices International in Ndola, Zambia.

The FTMS project will update the Jungle Aviation and Radio Service’s (JAARS) Automatic Flight Following System (AFFS) through hardware updates so that it can be manufactured and meet the current needs of missionary pilots.

FaithLnk is an application designed to solve the problem of inadequate communications between churches and their congregations. Our goal is to enable organizations to effectively communicate to inspire collaboration and coordinate community action through organization partnerships and quick member notifications.

Fostering Student Development

Though Real-World Application and Christian Discipleship

Leadership

Leadership is influence.

This involves instilling an inspiring vision, a direction, and keeping people moving in that direction together.

The Collaboratory builds leaders who build leaders.

Management

Management is providing systems to get things done with people.

This involves systems and processes that help foster efficiency and effectiveness in working with others towards a common vision.

The Collaboratory builds managers who empower people to reach their potential.

Disciplinary application

Disciplinary application is taking what you learn, and putting it into practice.

This involves learning by doing.

The Collaboratory builds space where students and advisors can learn their way to more effective projects that foster justice and empower others .

Spiritual Formation

Spiritual Formation is growing in love, strength, and integrity from the inside out.

This involves following Jesus of Nazareth in life, word, and deed.

The Collaboratory builds a place where people can act out their faith and grow in love.